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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Oct 2, 2023 | Replies (18)
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@coffee77

Hi, I am new to this group. My mom was recently diagnosed with “short term memory loss”. However, her Dr is unwilling to pursue any of the neurological testing for dementia because he said there really isn’t any medication to help her. Her father had dementia. Do I insist on more testing or just let it go? Can you share some of the benefits to having an official diagnoses? Thanks everyone! Hope you have a good day.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Oct 2, 2023

@coffee77 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can see from your profile that you are new to the Caregivers Support group but not to Mayo.
https://time.com/3755176/doctors-diagnose-alzheimers-dont-tell/# This is an excellent article about why doctors won’t diagnose.
Here is an article from the Alzheimer’s Assoc. On benefits of diagnosis.
https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/do-i-have-dementia/how-get-tested-dementia-tips-individuals-families-friends/10#:~:text=People%20with%20dementia%20can%20live,plan%20for%20their%20future%20together.
One article suggest that you find a geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in treating the elderly) and you might have more luck.
Would a diagnosis make a difference in how you care for your mother?

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